Pulmonary Embolism - A Harmful Side Effect of Vioxx

Pulmonary Embolism is another known side effect of Vioxx. Pulmonary Embolism is the condition in which a blockage of an artery in the lungs through blood clots, breakage from plaque build-up, foreign substances or air. Pulmonary Embolism usually originates from deep vein thrombosis and affects approximately 5 out of 10,000 people in the US every year. Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism include but are not limited to sudden shortness of breath at rest and with exertion, lightheadedness, chest pain(sharp stabbing pain caused by breathing in deeply or occurs under the breastbone), increased heart rate, excessive sweating, and coughing blood. Emergency care and hospitalization must be sought as this condition may lead to sudden death.

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